Jay Jay Okocha Renews Wedding Vows, Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Nkechi in Maldives

Jay Jay Okocha Renews Wedding Vows, Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Nkechi in Maldives

Babajide Orevba
updated at October 23, 2023 at 7:46 AM
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  • Jay Jay Okocha has renewed his wedding vows to his beautiful wife Nkechi in faraway Maldives
  • The former Nigerian international married Nkechi in 1997, and they have two children together
  • His wife was spotted in a white wedding dress, while the former footballer wore a white suit and black trousers

Former Nigerian international Jay Jay Okocha has renewed his wedding vows to his beautiful wife Nkechi on their 25th marriage anniversary.

The couple walked down the aisle in 1997, and they have two children together, Ajay and Daniella.

The couple have always used every opportunity to flaunt their union on and off the social media space.

Jay Jay Okocha, Super Eagles, Nkechi Okocha, Maldives
Jay Jay Okocha renews his wedding vows with lover Nkechi. Photo: @Brilafm889
Source: Twitter

Soccernet reports that Nkechi shared her admiration for her husband when he clocked 50 on August 14, when she declared him as special.

She told Pulse:

“My husband is just one. He would want him (the son) playing football, but I don’t think there is anyone who can be my husband because he is just special.”

And on October 21, when Nkechi clocked 50, the couple had a double celebration, which also marked their 25th wedding anniversary.

The lovers renewed their marriage vows in faraway Maldives during a special ceremony.

Nkechi relived her wedding day again as she was spotted in a stunning white gown to mark the special event, while the former Bolton Wanderers star wore a white suit and black trousers.

Okocha is regarded as the best dribbler to play for the Super Eagles. He has a career that spanned over 18 years.

He played for some of the biggest clubs around the world, including Paris Saint Germain, Eintracht Frankfurt and Fenerbahce.

The mercurial midfielder also had stints in England, featuring for Bolton Wanderers and Hull City.

Mario Gomez named Okocha as his idol

Sports Brief earlier reported that Former Bayern Munich striker, Mario Gomez named Okocha as his idol.

The former German international is rated as one of the best strikers of his generation, with exceptional achievements during his illustrious career.

During his heyday, the striker played for VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, Vfl Wolfsburg in Germany, Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A, and Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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